A lot of news on Bill Gates's stepping back. Mary Jo Foley wonders if Microsoft will still be the same after Gates has left, while also compiling a list of his 10 biggest Microsoft flops. Elsewhere, Bill Gates's successor, Craig Mundie, talks to eWeek. In addition, Cnet features an interview with both Mundie as well as Ray Ozzie: "Bill Gates leaves some pretty big shoes to fill. Think of Ray Ozzie as the left shoe and Craig Mundie as the right one."

I suppose I should have been slightly more thorough; I only bothered to read the title and the actual article so I didn't bother checking the actual blurb. However, we digress from the main topic.

When I learned of the changes happening, I was worried that Ballmer would gain more influence and position. However, I am relieved to see that is not the case. I hope that the changes will better Microsoft and the community.